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Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a science devoted to understanding and improving human behavior. Behavior analysts focus on socially significant behavior, utilize research-based strategies, and use scientific methods to demonstrate relations between interventions and improvements (Cooper, Heron, & Heward). ABA has been proven effective in repeated rigorous research, but misconceptions about behavior science and therapy…

Being a part of a community in a meaningful way is one of the most important needs we as people have. Many of us recognize the nostalgic feeling of “small-town USA”: charming downtown main street, the unified sports teams, and the familiar faces at your favorite places. That sense of community and a “simpler way…

Independence can look different for everyone, and for Brent, an Individual Supported Living (ISL) home, it is something they are actively working toward. Before moving into an ISL, Brent lived in a group home. “There were many people in that home, and it was chaotic,” he shared. Living in an ISL feels different. “An ISL…

At The Arc of the Ozarks, we believe every person and every family deserves to feel like they belong. We value diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. These values guide how we support individuals with disabilities and how we work to make our communities stronger, more connected, and more compassionate. What Belonging Really Means For us, inclusion…

The Arc is saddened by the loss of The Arc Foundation Executive Director, Larry Freund. Larry passed away on July 26th at the age of 84. Mr. Freund provided support to The Arc of the Ozarks through the establishment and operation of The Arc Foundation, beginning in 2008. He was a continuous advocate for the…

Our staff and clients are continuously coming up with creative ways to stay busy, active and have fun at home. We would love to continue to provide our clients with fun activities while they shelter-in-place. Please consider purchasing something from our Amazon wishlist! The supply is limited and many could benefit from these items –…

Many people have been asking how they can help The Arc of the Ozarks during this difficult time. While we have plans and preparations to deal with disasters and crises, this situation is simply unprecedented. Our staff is considered essential, so even when shelter-in-place orders are issued, they still report to work to make sure…

The Arc of the Ozarks believes that everyone should have the opportunity to live, work, learn and play in their community. In our Monett Division, we host a Monett Weekend group in which individuals benefit by doing activities within the Monett community. This is a story about Jaffon, an individual that wanted to get more…

Loretta had once dismissed the idea of doing physical activity or exercising. She opted to play computer games at the local library instead. Although playing on the computer at the library is a way to fill up time, there’s not physical movement involved, and she was missing out of socializing. Loretta’s pathway to exercise involved…